perceive

per-ceive · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To become aware of something through the senses, especially sight.

  2. 2.

    To regard, interpret, or understand something in a particular way.

  3. 3.

    To become conscious or aware of something.

Related words

Antonyms: ignore, miss, overlook
See also: observe, perception, sense
Synonyms: detect, discern, notice, observe, sense

Etymology

From Old French percevoir, from Latin percipere "seize, understand," from per- "entirely" + capere "to take."